Semi automatic fly reels

My semi automatic fly reels, left to right: Goldstar, ATP 37,

Bold, & ATP 37 (graphite model)



ATP 37 graphite model



ATP 37, aluminum model



Franco Vivarelli Goldstar



Franco Vivarelli carbon fiber reel, 3.6 oz.



Inside look of the Franco Vivarelli trout reel.



Semi automatic fly reels are quite popular in Europe. In fact most countries produce their own semi automatic fly reels. I have several semi automatic fly reels. These reels are nothing like the automatic fly reels that were popular thirty years ago. There is no spring needed to retract the fly line.

Semi automatic reels have extractable spools, adjustable drags, features not available on the old, heavy automatic fly reels. In my opinion the Franco Vivarelli Goldstar 8 is the best of the semi automatic fly reels made from anticorodial aluminum. The Goldstar 8 is designed for 8 WF line, 150 yards of backing & is saltwater ready. The ATP 37 is similar but is designed for 7 WF line and 100 yards of backing.